By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief EA SPORTS has scored a major win, signing on the beloved fictional coach Ted Lasso and his team AFC Richmond for FIFA 23. While there are many brilliant collaborations out there, sometimes you run across one that just seems so natural, it's as if it's meant to be. And that's the early reaction to the Ted Lasso x FIFA 23 collaboration; a … [Read more...] about EA’s FIFA 23 to Feature Ted Lasso and AFC Richmond
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ZAG Launches Streaming Service With New Series Fairyon
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter ZAG is launching a licensed series called Fairyon for its new direct-to-streaming division ZAG Stream. The company’s direct-to-streaming content business will be led by Maria Doolan, ZAG’s SVP of TV Content. The first project from ZAG Stream is the animated superhero fantasy series, Fairyon. Fairyon is a reimagining of classic fairytale … [Read more...] about ZAG Launches Streaming Service With New Series Fairyon
Konami Expands Into Apparel With Yu-Gi-Oh Collaborations
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Konami Cross Media NY, Inc. has expanded into the fashion category with their flagship property, Yu-Gi-Oh! The new licensing partners for the Yu-Gi-Oh! brand include BAIT, Bershka, Park Agencies and Tuned in Tokyo. “Our new collaborations will result in strong niche product lines that will provide new avenues for the continued growth of … [Read more...] about Konami Expands Into Apparel With Yu-Gi-Oh Collaborations
Fashion Licensing: Popeye and Olive Oyl Hit the Milan Catwalk
King Features and fashion partner Iceberg unveiled the retail launch of a new capsule collection in the Italian fashion capital of Milan. The collaborators say the first collection was unveiled during Fashion Week with an innovative marketing campaign in Milan, Berlin, New York and Paris. This latest collection is also getting the star treatment with its Milan launch. The … [Read more...] about Fashion Licensing: Popeye and Olive Oyl Hit the Milan Catwalk
Board Games: The Force Is Strong With This One
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Asmodee and Z-Man Games, in collaboration with LucasFilm, are releasing a licensed board game based on Star Wars: The Clone Wars. The upcoming board game is called Star Wars: The Clone Wars – A Pandemic System Game. It is set during the popular Lucasfilm television series, Star Wars: The Clone Wars. The licensed board game is built using … [Read more...] about Board Games: The Force Is Strong With This One
Care Bears, JimmyPaul Create a Cotton Candy Confection of a Dress for BLE
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The Care Bears is not a brand typically linked to the world of haute couture, but that changed this week. Cloudco Entertainment, owner of the durably beloved Care Bears brand, has partnered on the release of a limited-edition 40th anniversary couture dress by renowned fashion brand JimmyPaul. “We are honored JimmyPaul and Difuzed chose to … [Read more...] about Care Bears, JimmyPaul Create a Cotton Candy Confection of a Dress for BLE
Trade Shows: Spotlight on Sony Pictures at BLE
Sony Pictures Consumer Products to Highlight Licensing Opportunities for Major Hits, Including The Boys, Cobra Kai, Wheel of Time, Ghostbusters, and 10 Adaptations of Video Game Properties By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Sony Pictures Consumer Products will be at Brand Licensing Europe to spotlight the studio’s entertainment franchises and key licensing collaborations. The … [Read more...] about Trade Shows: Spotlight on Sony Pictures at BLE
King Features Unveiling Film Based on Slylock Fox
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter King Features Syndicate is developing a new animated film inspired by the interactive children’s comic strip, Slylock Fox. King Features has also renewed its representation agreement for the property, which was previously known as Slylock Fox and Comics for Kids. The film will follow the adventures of the Sherlock Holmes inspired detective, … [Read more...] about King Features Unveiling Film Based on Slylock Fox
Corus Opens New Studio For Book-Based Content
The Canadian production company Corus Entertainment is opening a new production company for live action content based on books. Corus, a successful entertainment company with global scope, says it has signed an overall deal with writer-producer Jeff Norton (pictured above) to lead the studio, which will adapt book-based IP aimed at a mainly younger audience. The move comes as … [Read more...] about Corus Opens New Studio For Book-Based Content
Angry Birds Take Wing With Mighty Mojo Plush Line
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Mighty Mojo Toys has partnered with Rovio Entertainment to release a new plush line-up based on the Angry Birds brand. The licensing deal was facilitated by Angry Birds’ global licensing agency, IMG. The licensing division of IMG is known for connecting its clients with high-profile licensees and opening up new avenues for marketing and … [Read more...] about Angry Birds Take Wing With Mighty Mojo Plush Line